Word origin
ModL: so named (1781) by K. W. Scheele (see scheelite) after its isolation by P. J. Hjelm (1746-1813), Swed chemist <
molybdaena, molybdenite, term used because of resemblance to lead ore < L
molybdaena, lead, galena < Gr
molybdaina, piece of lead <
molybdos, lead